We welcome both community members and visitors to cast their vote for their preferred option.

While we expect most responses will come from the Northern Tasmanian community, we are also inviting visitors to take part, as the project is designed to celebrate and share our beautiful City with everyone.

Registering helps us make sure the voting process is fair and transparent.

By registering to the City of Launceston’s engagement platform (Tomorrow Together Launceston) you will also have the chance to stay informed about this project and other topics that interest you.

You are always in control of your preferences and can update or unsubscribe at any time.

Each person has the chance to share their voice with one (1) vote, helping us make sure everyone’s input is valued equally.

We understand that artworks will resonate with people in different ways, as we all interpret each piece from our personal perspectives, experiences, beliefs and emotions – and that’s okay!

The City of Launceston and consultants assisting with the project are committed to making sure the voting process is fair, transparent and respectful of our community’s input.

To protect the integrity of the vote we require people to register to City of Launceston's engagement platform 'Tomorrow Together Launceston'.

Should there be a tie in votes, the final decision will rest with City of Launceston Councillors, who will consider community feedback, the objectives of the project and the suitability of each artwork to its context and connection to place.

We received 40 artist applications from a wide range of artists of all abilities, with experience in the development of artworks using a wide range of mediums and media.

An artist selection panel, comprised of Council Officers, an independent arts curator, and a member of Council's Cultural Advisory Committee assessed artists for their:

• Connection to Tasmania and Launceston
• Artist practice, experience and profile / CV
• Harmony between the artist practice and the artwork opportunity
• Artist potential to respond to the site history and curatorial narratives

An artist selection panel, comprised of Council Officers, an independent arts curator, and a member of Council's Cultural Advisory Committee assessed concept artworks for their:

• Artistic merit and conceptual strength
• Relationship to place
• Context fit
• Audience experience

No. To protect the integrity of the selection and voting process, and the intellectual property rights of involved artists, no other concepts will be shared or distributed.

Yes, the artist sought written approval from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) language representative, as required by TAC's policy and protocol for use of palawa kani Aboriginal Language.

The images shown are artistic representations of the artist’s concept. As the project moves through technical design and construction, materials will be determined, and some aspects of the design may evolve.

Engineers will collaborate closely with the successful artist to ensure the artwork is structurally sound and suited to the environmental conditions of the site, which may result in minor adjustments to the final piece.

Following the public vote and Council endorsement, the selected artwork will undergo a technical design phase, followed by fabrication and installation. We anticipate the artwork to be installed late 2026.

The Gateway projects aim to support Tasmania’s visitor economy by providing upgrades at key entry points to reflect the unique character and tourism offerings of each Tasmanian region.

As the City of Launceston’s main road for access into and through the city, over 19,000 inbound traffic movements per day occur on the Midlands Highway to Launceston. The crest of the Southern Outlet serves residents and visitors with the first snapshot view of the city and is the most visible sense of arrival to the city.

The material selection must be suitable for the City of Launceston’s expectation of a minimum 20-year life expectancy and must be resilient to environmental factors such as UV exposure, traffic pollution and general weathering as associated with an outdoor environment.

The Gateway Program is funded by a grant through the Tasmanian Government’s Northern Gateway Improvements program.

Public Art is a place-based creative practice which enhances built and natural environments and adds value to the urban character and cultural identity of a city.

Public art involves a diverse range of artforms, creative interventions, production methods and design applications for generating both permanent and temporary (including participatory and event-based) outcomes. In an expanding field, today’s public art can be manifested through a wide range of media and artistic approaches, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, integrated design, lighting, digital media, performance, soundscapes, installation, and landform.

Public art, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, adds to Launceston’s reputation as a premier visitor destination, liveable city, and culturally vital place, bringing people together to celebrate our heritage and be part of our future.

Council is seeking an artwork that will offer visitors a first glimpse of the city and serve as a distinct and memorable gateway.

The Launceston Public Art Strategy 2023-2031 sets out an eight-year plan to strengthen the City’s commitment to public art. The Strategy presents a vision to advance public art across Launceston and develop a range of public art programs for the benefit of residents and visitors.